Kantihar - Saifai, Etawah

Kantihar is a village situated in the Saifai tehsil of Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from Kantihar and around 15 km from Kantihar. Barra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantihar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantihar is 147419. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.48 hectares and falls under the 206130 pincode. Jaswantnagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kantihar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaswantnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mainpuri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kantihar

According to the 2011 Census, Kantihar village had a total population of 629 people, including 313 males and 316 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.20%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 75.19%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kantihar

Kantihar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kantihar

Kantihar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sarai Bhopat, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaswantnagar to Kantihar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kantihar to Kantihar is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kantihar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kantihar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kantihar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kantihar village are given below:

FAQs about Kantihar